ISENHART v. GENERAL CASUALTY CO.


233 Or. 49 (1962)

377 P.2d 26

ISENHART v. GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY

Supreme Court of Oregon.

Affirmed December 19, 1962.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Joseph W. Glaze, Portland, argued the cause for appellant. With him on the brief were Keller & Keller, Portland.

A. Allen Franzke, Portland, argued the cause for respondent. With him on the brief were Mautz, Souther, Spaulding, Kinsey & Williamson, Portland.

Before McALLISTER, Chief Justice, and WARNER, SLOAN, O'CONNELL and LUSK, Justices.


AFFIRMED.

O'CONNELL, J.

This is an action to recover damages for the alleged breach of a contract of insurance. Plaintiff is the insured under a policy of insurance issued by defendant. The alleged breach consisted of defendant's refusal to defend a prior action brought by a third person against plaintiff for assault and battery. Plaintiff seeks to recover the amount expended by him in defending the prior action. Defendant demurred to the complaint on grounds...

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